The US accuses Russia of trying to destabilise Afghanistan by supporting the Taliban. Senior US officials have been saying for months that Moscow is even supplying the militants with weapons.

I did not know about this. If true and it probably is true, Putin should be on America's "stupid fucking assholes" list.

BBC News: Is Russia arming the Afghan Taliban?

"We've had weapons brought to this headquarters and given to us by Afghan leaders and [they] said, this was given by the Russians to the Taliban," he said.

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UPDATE:

Donald J. Trump‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump

Our relationship with Russia has NEVER been worse thanks to many years of U.S. foolishness and stupidity and now, the Rigged Witch Hunt!